The Masuri helmet brand was started by Jon Hardy with the creation of the first stainless steel grill which became immediately popular with Test and First Class cricketers.
Australians David Boon, Geoff Marsh and Dean Jones were the first to wear the grill in 1987, commonly known thereafter as the "Atherton Grill". It was the complemented in 1990 by the first lightweight "one size fits all" adjustable helmet - becoming arguably the most popular amongst First Class cricketers.
Masuri continue to be development leaders with the introduction of the first titanium grill and a fielding grill, as worn by the England short leg fielders, and a wicket keeping helmet.
